Care of Sweden CuroCell AREA Zone Instructions For Use Manual page 5

NOTE!
• When used together with positioning pillows, read the pillow instructions for use
carefully for correct positioning of the user.
• If you are using this product with an evacuation sheet, it is the user's responsibility to
ensure that it is safe to use for evacuation.
• Be careful when using bed rails or other protection on the bed so that the mattress
does not become crushed or damaged.
• The mattress must not be lifted with a person lying on it or used for any other type of
transport other than a possible evacuation using an evacuation sheet.
• This mattress is unsuitable for use during x-ray examinations because of the risk of
blurred images or artefacts that may lead to diagnostic errors.
(1) European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance.
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. The International Guideline. Emily Haesler (Ed).
EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA: 2019
1.3 Evacuation instructions
Evac is a mattress cover with a built-in function for evacuation of bed-bound users. In case of
fire or other emergency, there is no time to think about what to do next. Therefore, it is very
important that the safety equipment, as well as the evacuation procedures, are well planned
and known in advance.
The Evac cover is equipped with three handles on the head and foot end. On the sides, there
are handles with velcro straps. These straps are to be used to fixate the user to the mattress
before commencing the evacuation. The straps are folded in the protective pockets on the side
of the mattress with the ends sticking out to ensure that they are easy to pull out.
WARNING!
Person to perform an evacuation needs to have the necessary training. Always check the
equipment, cover and mattress before commencing, to make sure an evacuation can be
carried out safely.
evacuation.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that it is safe to use for
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